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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T86 BRUMOT history

T86 BRU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
173,113 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 BRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 BRU was last recorded at 173,113 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 9,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,563 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,550 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,113 miles
  • 2023 – 163,563 miles
  • 2022 – 153,743 miles
  • 2021 – 147,299 miles
  • 2020 – 144,901 miles
  • 2019 – 133,349 miles
  • 2018 – 116,610 miles
  • 2017 – 106,459 miles
  • 2016 – 98,799 miles
  • 2015 – 92,398 miles
  • 2014 – 85,848 miles
  • 2013 – 79,365 miles
  • 2012 – 70,693 miles
  • 2011 – 63,733 miles
  • 2010 – 57,084 miles
  • 2009 – 50,295 miles
  • 2008 – 43,083 miles
  • 2007 – 36,246 miles
  • 2006 – 27,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,113 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,113 miles (+9,550)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,113 miles
    Test number
    699820215815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,563 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    137191671611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,559 miles (+9,816)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,559 miles
    Test number
    212685441791
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass153,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,743 miles
    Test number
    639302641293
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,743 miles (+6,444)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,743 miles
    Test number
    335925321564
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,299 miles
    Test number
    605059454523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,299 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,299 miles
    Test number
    789934977249
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass144,901 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,901 miles
    Test number
    418578609817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,897 miles (+11,548)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,897 miles
    Test number
    851699144803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested DUE TO CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass133,349 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,349 miles
    Test number
    957644124651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,345 miles (+16,735)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    833361751104
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  12. Pass116,610 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,610 miles
    Test number
    641029608677
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Fail116,607 miles (+10,148)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,607 miles
    Test number
    904069130651
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass106,459 miles (+7,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    349575240207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass98,799 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    649450894599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    608185055019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,398 miles (+6,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    979865755072
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    945430974063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,848 miles (+6,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    206133964075
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass79,365 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    896197563051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,693 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,693 miles
    Test number
    407505462045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • NoteN/s rear outer cv gaitor leaking grease.
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • NoteO/s wiperblade split, but clears sufficiently.

  22. Fail70,693 miles (+6,960)2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,693 miles
    Test number
    455735362028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • NoteN/s rear outer cv gaitor leaking grease.
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • NoteO/s wiperblade split, but clears sufficiently.

  23. Pass63,733 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    545758361091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,084 miles (+6,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    763223760042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,295 miles (+7,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    642703469058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass43,083 miles (+6,837)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    422013968085
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass36,246 miles (+8,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    400679257035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass27,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    27,708 miles
    Test number
    992201366060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T86 BRU

Does T86 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T86 BRU expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T86 BRU?
The MOT on T86 BRU expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T86 BRU done?
T86 BRU was recorded at 173,113 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has T86 BRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 BRU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T86 BRU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T86 BRU find?
T86 BRU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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